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Harbourfront Centre's Kuumba Festival

Harbourfront Centre always has great festivals year-round. Here is just a taste of what they have going on during their Kuumba Black History Month Festival. All events are FREE ADMISSION.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6THDRUMMINGDrum Till You Drop!Barrington Hibbert, a founding member of Baro Dununba: Ancestral Wisdom through Drums, leads a workshop where you’ll learn one rhythm from West Africa (sofa). Sofa (which translates to “warrior”) was originally played on a stringed instrument called a "bolon." Learn the accompanying parts played on the djembe, sangban, kensedeni and dununba.

Brigantine Room, 1:30 p.m, FREE ADMISSION

FILMSoul PowerIn 1974, the most celebrated American R&B acts of the time came together with the most renowned musical groups in Africa for a 12-hour, three-night concert held in Kinshasa, Zaire to accompany Ali’s Rumble In The Jungle. Included are performances by James Brown, Manu Dibango, BB King, Miriam Makeba, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz and many others.

Studio Theatre, 6:30 p.m, FREE ADMISSION

FAMILY ACTIVITYMichezoAn interactive celebration of the art and genius of traditional Africanchildhood games with award-winning entertainer Kobèna Aquaa-Harrison.

Miss Lou's Room, 1-5 pm, FREE ADMISSION. (Feb. 6th and 7th)

SUNDAY,FEBRUARY 7THFILMRocksteady: The Roots of Reggae

The remaining great singers and musicians of Jamaica's golden age of music come together after 40 years to record an album of their greatest hits and tell their stories. Featuring a who’s who of reggae icons including Ken Booth, The Tamlins, Stranger Cole, U Roy, Dawn Penn, Derrick Morgan, Ernest Ranglin, Judy Mowatt, Leroy Sibbles, Rita Marley and more!

Studio Theatre, 4 p.m, FREE ADMISSION

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH and SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14THFILMGood HairDirector Jeff Stilson follows Chris Rock on this raucous adventure prompted by Rock's daughter approaching him and asking, "Daddy, how come I don't have good hair?" Haircare professionals, beauty shop and barber shop patrons, as well as celebrities including Ice-T, Nia Long, Paul Mooney, Raven Symoné, Dr. Maya Angelou, Salt n Pepa, Eve and Reverend Al Sharpton all candidly offer their stories and observations to Rock while he struggles with the task of figuring out how to respond to his daughter's question. www.goodhairmovie.netPlease note: A panel discussion follows the Feb. 13 screening with Ruth Smith (Strictly Roots), Buster Berkley (Amorphous Group) and Asha McLeod (Jazma).

KRUMPING WORKSHOPNorthbuck Krumping Performance and WorkshopKrumping is a dance form that originated in South Central Los Angeles and has quickly evolved into a global phenomenon. It's characterized by expressive movements and high energy.

Come learn in a dynamic, enlightening and inclusive place that bridges the gap between learning and contemporary culture.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14THWORDS AND MUSICUrban X-Posure: SoWhatChuSayin'?This events honours consciousness in rap music and spoken word, featuring an artist showcase and cash prize contest for the most talented conscious wordsmith and raptivist rhymer!

FILMRastafari Then & Now: A Message from JamaicaNation Cheong, a Rastafarian community youth worker and African drummer, is concerned about youth violence and wonders if the principles and values of Rastafari has something to benefit today's youth.

In Search of Rastafari: A Soul's Journey (sneak peak clip)Twenty-seven years later, his granddaughter, Donisha Prendergast, is embarking on an epic journey of faith and self discovery while uncovering her own sense of purpose as both a Rastafarian and a daughter of the Marley dynasty.

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